The Vapor Industry Fuels America: Jobs, Growth & A Call to Action
The American vapor industry isn’t just about innovation and improving lives — it’s a vital part of the U.S. economy. Every vapor manufacturer, distributor, and retailer contributes to a growing sector that supports tens of thousands of jobs, billions in wages, and critical tax revenue that strengthens communities across the nation.
According to recent economic reports, the nicotine vapor industry accounts for $22.09 billion in total output — roughly 0.10% of the entire U.S. GDP. That’s not small business — that’s big impact.
📊 By the Numbers
$22.09 Billion in total economic output
133,573 Americans employed nationwide
$7 Billion in wages and benefits earned by vapor industry workers
$2.83 Billion paid in federal, state, and local taxes (excluding excise and sales taxes)
$1.88 Billion more in estimated excise and sales tax revenue generated at retail
These are not hypothetical figures — they represent real small businesses, real paychecks, and real communities built around an industry that provides adult consumers with life-changing, smoke-free alternatives.
⚙️ What’s at Stake
While our industry continues to drive jobs and innovation, regulatory overreach and misinformation threaten its very existence. From restrictive state registry laws to federal enforcement actions that blur the line between legitimate U.S. manufacturers and illegal imports, the future of vapor in America depends on strong, unified advocacy.
Every shop owner, brand, and distributor has a stake in this fight. Without a collective voice in Washington and in state capitols, these numbers — these livelihoods — could disappear.
🛡️ Join the Fight: Why You Should Support VTA
The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) is leading the national charge to protect our industry, our employees, and our customers. VTA advocates for smart regulation, science-based policy, and fair enforcement that distinguishes responsible U.S. businesses from bad actors flooding the market with irresponsibly marketed products.
By joining VTA, you:
- Protect your business from unfair state and federal laws
- Support national lobbying and litigation efforts to defend legal U.S. manufacturing
- Gain insider updates on policy, compliance, and enforcement trends
- Amplify your voice alongside other respected leaders in the industry
- This is not the time to sit back. It’s time to stand together.
🤝 Your Business. Your Industry. Your Responsibility.
From local vape shops and wholesalers to U.S.-based e-liquid labs and device manufacturers, every business in this industry depends on advocacy. The economic data is clear — vapor contributes billions to the American economy and improves lives. But that future only exists if we protect it.
Join the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) today and be part of the movement that’s defending American jobs, protecting adult access, and securing the future of our industry.
🔗 Learn more and become a member at vaportechnology.org
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